1) There is no industry definition of a "war zone", so it will mean different things to different investors.2) Class D rentals are not what most investors think.

I have been originating for the past 10 years- and have been in the industry for the last 12 years. 

@Matthew Paul the oil contamination remediation industry is a complete racket.

I currently have a full-time career as a senior engineer in the aerospace industry, but I’ve always been interested in real estate, and I view REI as a way to supplement my future retirement.I’m interested in initially doing fix and flips to build up capital for buy and hold investments in multi-family properties, and I have about $200K in home equity that I can leverage to get started.

For anyone who is in the STR industry, what would you say is your biggest obstacle to success? 

I’m with The Morrow Wargo Group, and we focus on real estate investment properties, including multifamily communities, in the Allentown area, but we also have experience in broader markets.Connecting with like-minded professionals is key to success in this industry, and I'm always on the lookout for opportunities to collaborate, especially in areas like Lancaster, PA, and Maryland.

Also, look for years of industry experience with the complexities of cost segregation.2.

I have a 6 unit building that I would like to rent to a company in the care industry (Group homes, RTC, Senior living ect.)

I Work for a multifamily brokerage and so I am often on bigger pockets learning the industry.

Came across this Deal from heritagegroupcapital.com, They are buying 2, 100k industrial fully tenanted/leased buildings in North East Indiana, near Fort Wayne.